This sermon was preached on Sunday 12th October 2025 for our Harvest Festivals. Bible Reading - Deuteronomy 26:1-11 Today, we celebrate our Harvest festival. It’s a festival and celebration that we and people across the world and different cultures have been doing for thousands of years. Every year, when the time comes for the farmers … Continue reading Celebrating Harvest: Freely We’ve Received, Freely Give
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Mothering Sunday: Celebrating Love Beyond Biology
This sermon was preached on Mothering Sunday, 30th March 2025. Bible Reading: Colossians 3:12-17; John 19:25-27 Mothering Sunday is always one of those days with mixed emotions. For some of us, our experience of motherhood is great. We have wonderful mothers in our lives, and being a mother has been a great joy to us. … Continue reading Mothering Sunday: Celebrating Love Beyond Biology
Why Do We Go To Church?
This sermon was preached on Sunday 26th January 2025 at St Peter and St Paul Church, Langham. Bible Readings: Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10; 1 Corinthians 12-31a; Luke 4:14-21 Do you ever ask yourself why you come to church on a Sunday? I’m not asking you this flippantly. I want you to turn to the person … Continue reading Why Do We Go To Church?
Mothering Sunday: What Mothering Looks Like in the Family of God
My Mothering Sunday sermon, 2024. Mothering Sunday is a significant day. And when I say this, what I mean is that this day carries significance for a lot of us for both good and not so good reasons. For some of us, today is about celebrating the gifts of our mothers and the joys of … Continue reading Mothering Sunday: What Mothering Looks Like in the Family of God
Mamu: My Hero
Who are your heroes? Most people might speak of great politicians, resilient activists, record-breaking athletes, religious leaders, or Marvel characters when it comes to naming their heroes. But this isn’t the case for me. This man here is one of my heroes. Saleem Masih, Mamu, is a hero of mine. This week on the 26th … Continue reading Mamu: My Hero
My Hopes for the Archbishops’ Commission on Families and Households
I was invited to the zoom launch of the Archbishops' Commission on Families and Households to share my hopes as a young Anglican. 16th March 2021 Introduction Good afternoon everyone. My name is Shakeel Nurmahi, and I am an ordinand based at Cranmer Hall, Durham. In June I will be undergoing three significant life events. … Continue reading My Hopes for the Archbishops’ Commission on Families and Households
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